Alzheimer's Action Day is an opportunity to raise awareness about Alzheimer's disease and the need for more education, support and research! Millions of families across the United States and the world are affected by this disease. Now is the time to ACT! If you would like to host a GO PURPLE event in honor of Alzheimer's Action Day or join us for an event already scheduled please contact Kaarmin Ford at kaarmin.ford@alz.org or call 800.272.3900! And GO PURPLE!

Events

HONK to STOP Alzheimer's
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Volunteers are needed to join us on the street corners in Charleston, Morgantown and Parkersburg on the morning and evening of Alzheimer's Action Day! We will be out on the busy streets waving our HONK to STOP Alzheimer's signs! To volunteer contact:

Charleston: Kaarmin Ford, 800.272.3900 or kaarmin.ford@alz.org

Parkersburg: Wendy Hamilton, 800.272.3900 or wendy.hamilton@alz.org

Morgantown: Pam Shriver, 800.272.3900 or pam.shriver@alz.org.

Ideas

GO PURPLE at Work!
Encourage your workplace to GO PURPLE on Wednesday, September 21st! Have everyone wear an article of purple clothing, decorate your lunchroom or cafeteria in purple or serve a brain healthy lunch.GO PURPLE flier

Casual for a Cause
Everyone loves to go casual at work! Order casual for a cause stickers and sell them for $5 to your co-workers and have a "Casual for the Cause" day on Wednesday, September 21st! The proceeds can benefit your Walk team! Click here to order your stickers or contact Kaarmin Ford at kaarmin.ford@alz.org or 800.272.3900. Download the flier here.

Dinner to Make A Difference
Do you like to entertain? Host a dinner party and ask your guests to donate what they would have spent on a night out on the town to the Alzheimer's Association! Call the Alzheimer's Association, WV Chapter for a toolkit to put the mission into your meal! Brain Healthy Menu

Moment of Silence at Church Service
On Sunday, September 18 ask your pastor if he/she will allow you to include an insert in the bulletin about Alzheimer's disease and the free programs provided by the Alzheimer's Association. And ask if during the service he/she will have a 69 second moment of silence, because every 69 seconds someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Download the Church Bulletin Insert

Tailgate to Tackle Alzheimer's
All through September fans across the country are going to be tailgating to Tackle Alzheimer's! Host a Purple themed tailgate and raise awareness about Alzheimer's disease. Ask your friends to donate $5 to help the over 5 million people with Alzheimer's disease in the United States. Tackle Alzheimer's Flier